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Fried Okra

from Ashes from the Fire by Roy Holliday

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A love story...

Originally written for and recorded by Sand Dollar Rodeo , released on the Six Pack EP and GPS to Nowhere LP.

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I was born in Oklahoma way too long ago
I grew up eating things that Momma knew
I got a strange addiction to a breaded, fried, condition
And the rest, I guess, is what I’ll preach to you.

Mornings our whole family’d go to Conrad’s
That farm, it had the best of local grown
Grab a bushel and ketchup, go back home and cut it up
Then we listen to that sizzle ‘til it’s done.

Fried Okra – In the morning Fried Okra – In the afternoon Fried Okra – That’s the taste of Summer Fried Okra – Darlin’ I love you.

Later on in life and livin’ lonely
Tried to make it, but my own just wouldn’t do
So, I called my Mom and asked her for the secret
“Bacon grease, iron skillet, burn it good.”
Now I make it up when I get home sick
Make an okra pizza when I’m feeling good
But my work it takes me all around the country
So, I gotta seek it out to get me through.

Pop’s funky stuff on 66 will surely get yourself some kicks
And Rons’ esta muy caliente
Yeah Riscky’s in the stockyards with a side of fried corn’s frisky
But, a roadside stand will often make my day.

Fried Okra – In the morning Fried Okra – In the afternoon Fried Okra – That’s the taste of Summer Fried Okra – Darlin’ I love you.

Brothers, Sisters, here I stand before you
I testify the truth I have found
I was looking for a city where the okra grows so pretty
And the sin of gumbo never comes through town.

Glory, hallelujah to the faithful
Let’s thank God for all the grub that abounds
It’s the popcorn of the South, crunchy meltin’ in your mouth
Can I get a hallelujah once from you?

Fried Okra – In the morning Fried Okra – In the afternoon Fried Okra – That’s the taste of Summer Fried Okra – Darlin’ I love you.

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from Ashes from the Fire, released September 4, 2015
Words and Music written by Roy Holliday - © Strange Highways (BMI).

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Roy Holliday Fort Worth, Texas

Roy Holliday is a Texas based songwriter, occasional radio show host and founding member of the band Sand Dollar Rodeo. Whether writing, recording or sharing the stage with colorful characters across America's highways, the musical adventure always continues... Thanks for dropping in! ... more

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